The following was our impression of that bike after two riding sessions in two days. The official story of excelsiorhenderson motorcycles hanlon, dan on. Reprinted books books not yet reprinted dealer in original books motorcycle parts, etc. This was the excelsiorhenderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Because each officer purchased his own bike, the motorcycle fleet was a mixture of makes and equipment. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles. Ted hodgdon worked for indian for many years, and was one of the four founders of the antique motorcycle club of america. Sold 1915 excelsior 3speed motorcycle big x original paint mechanically restored.
Richard schultz is the author of the one and only book on hendersons henderson those elegant machines. J henderson with an inline4 aircooled engine, that bodywork is all custom and its the sort of thing that would have impressed even ettore bugatti. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 54 bargains.
The company secured the motorcycle names from the past of excelsior and henderson previously owned by ignatz schwinn of. The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931 schultz, richard henry on. If you want your henderson related link adding please email me at. If you are interested in motorcycles, restoring motorcycles or the linage of the fourcylinder, this is a must have book. See more ideas about excelsior henderson, henderson motorcycle and vintage motorcycles. The bike has had at least one partial restoration, is missing some body panels, and sports some obviously homebrewed part substitutions, but we love it. The first william henderson designed four cylinder motorcycle, americas finest early four cylinder, influential for decades. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1921 henderson model k motorcycle and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. This 1924 excelsiorhenderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new.
Launch of official excelsiorhenderson motorcycles website. Hendersons those elegant machines, written by richard h. The excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. Excelsiorhenderson, super x, american x, big x, x logo, x and bar logo, and related marks, designs, and s are intellectual property rights of excelsiorhenderson motorcycles. Conducted by the lead dealer technical manager, dave doc danielson. The henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g. Hendersons motorcycle paint and body shop, oneonta, alabama. The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. Excelsiorhenderson values and pricing youre looking for from 1999 to 2000. Get a peek at the best new chrome and steel coming your way. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale.
The book also contains beautiful copies from early factory brochures. The current owner bought it 4 years ago and has taken great care of it in his private collection. This is a cc 4 cylinder 1931 henderson kj motorcycle. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl. Within a year, though, the company was in financial trouble and would never produce any other motorcycles. Aceexcelsiorhenderson classic motorcycle consignments. This was the biggest motorcycle in the world at that time. Excelsiorhenderson brand for sale motorbike writer. Henderson books from the golden age of the fours, 1972. The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931. Willie henderson autograph 7x5 inch colour photo signed in person by willie henderson, glasgow rangers fc. Frederick carlton robie 18791962 was the father of the excelsior motorcycles of excelsior, together with george meiser the designer of the excelsior motorcycle. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing.
It was the style of the flapper girl and the office typist, of the factory worker. Although he was neither the founder nor the originator of the excelsior motorcycle. The official story of excelsiorhenderson motorcycles. Henderson motorcycle, 1912 museum of science and industry chicago dsc06834.
Early opp motorcycle patrol officers had to purchase and maintain their own motorcycles. Excelsior henderson, super x, american x, big x, x logo, x and bar logo, and related marks, designs, and s are intellectual property rights of excelsior henderson motorcycles. List of motorcycles of the 1910s is a listing of motorcycles of the 1910s, including those on sale. For anyone on two wheels, motorcycling enthusiasts, harleydavidson magazine, seekers of information on building and maintaining motorcycles, motorcycles for sale, sturgis rally. Choose your excelsiorhenderson motorcycles to get the suggested retail or tradein value. Dan hanlon is a career inventor and entrepreneur of earlystage product development driven companies. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. This very early 191415 detroit model henderson longtank project is an extremely rare and desirable collection that kevin had been building on for many years. Hendersons those elegant machines vintage motorcycle book. It includes an original hub in near perfect conditon, a complete original engine with carburetor attached and the parts for a second engine including manifolds.
The rollsroyce silver ghost may have dominated the austrian alpine rally in 19, but in the same year, a 1912 model henderson had just completed circumnavigating the globe, a journey of over 18,000. Henderson, over the course of their careers the two men would have a hand in the development of all the american 4cylinder motorcycle engines of the period, and many consider their designs to be significantly ahead of their time. In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer. He010, 19081915, excelsior auto cycle parts lists covers all models from 1908 to 1915 inclusively. It could do 100kmh 62mph and was soon a popular motorcycle. This is believed to be the only originalunrestored 1912 henderson known in america. Find excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Henderson four historymaking motorcycle ultimate motorcycling. Schultz in 1994 was such a big success, that the author has written a. Call rich today and get your own autographed copies of these two amazing motorcycle books.
See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. Designed by william henderson in 1911 with a displacement of about 780cc later increased to 1076cc, the henderson fourcylinder motorcycle had opposed valves, chain drive and a tubular frame. Sold 1924 henderson four cylinder with goulding sidecar. Please click on the link below to enter our new website. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Henderson motorcycles to describe the henderson fours built between 1911 and 1931 as the rollsroyce of motorcycles would be an understatement. Sadly william bill henderson died in 1922 while testing his new model. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k.
Henderson motorcycle club vintage bikes from 1912 to 1931, join the forum and meet others who love the henderson, view pictures, history, find parts from vendors around the world, chat on the forum meet people like master vintage motorcycle restorer and author craig labee. Even at 86 years old it still looks remarkably sound. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. The henderson streamliner is simply irreplaceable, because there is nothing else like it art deco was an innovative and ultradistinctive style of design that spanned the boom times of the roaring twenties and the bust of the depressionridden 1930s. The book reveals a true american story of this classic american made motorcycle. Even new zealanders had success in competition on hendersons a motorcyclist would have had to have been wealthy to own a new henderson in 1917, and slightly eccentric to want to race it as well. How would you like to buy not just a motorcycle, but the whole excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company. The henderson brand made its way into the transcontinental run record books, as well in 1917 when alan bedell rode coast to coast in only 7. Usually, you launch a website to support a product or service, but there are no excelsiorhenderson motorcycles being produced since 1999. No use of intellectual property is permitted without license or advance permission.
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